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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, The Rostrum | Chapter 10, Shopwindows.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Oskar's mother refuse to go in a certain room of the house?
(a) The room has too many spiders.
(b) There is no heat in the room.
(c) The room is used for storage.
(d) She is afraid of ghosts.

2. During their conversation at the beginning of the book, where does Oskar say Bruno "derived all his inspiration"?
(a) The virgin paper.
(b) From Oskar.
(c) His mother.
(d) The ceiling.

3. When Oskar's first drum breaks and his parents think he might be cut by it, what do his parents use to try to bribe him into giving up his drum?
(a) A teddy bear.
(b) A visit to the zoo.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) A new drum.

4. In Chapter 3, Oskar is in the hospital and his friends come to visit. What gift does Klepp bring him?
(a) Stationary.
(b) Books.
(c) A jazz recorder.
(d) A new drum.

5. In the beginning of Chapter 9, what play do Oskar and the other children see?
(a) Tom Thumb.
(b) Oliver.
(c) Shakespeare
(d) The Fiddler on the Roof.

Short Answer Questions

1. After searching for a tutor to teach him the alphabet, who finally agrees to teach Oskar?

2. Oskar possesses a special gift that he uses when upset over someone taking his drum. What is this gift?

3. What instrument does Mr. Meyn play?

4. Oskar describes his tin drum as the kind that is bought in what type of store?

5. What does Oskar say he does to make it through his day?

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